Engine Opt c1 Feb 2015

ENGINE OPERATIONAL
COMPETENCE # 1
MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH
Question
1. Which of the following statement
is/are not safety precaution of gas
welding in acetylene tank?
Choice A
Keep the valve cap
off when not in use
2. When there is a fire in an electric

motor, normally the first step is to
___________.
3. If one fuel oil strainer of a duplex
unit becomes clogged while the
vessel is steaming at sea, the first
action is to __________.
4. Which of the following conditions
should be immediately reported to
the engineering officer on watch?
ventilate area to
remove the smoke
5. When securing a fuel oil heater,

you should __________.
open the strainer

bypass valve
Choice B
Store valve end
up
Choice C
Away from
combustible
materials or
sources of heat
start the fire pump apply foam
and lead out
extinguisher
hoses
change the oil flow clean the dirty
over to the clean
strainer as quickly
side
as possible
Steam leaving the

Lube oil passing
vent of the gland
through the bull's
exhaust condenser. eye of the gravity
tank overflow line.
open the fuel oil
stop the oil flow
temperature
and then cut out
regulator bypass,
the steam
widely
Choice D
Store cylinders in
well ventilated,
protected and dry
location
secure the
electrical supply
Answer
A
stop the fuel oil

service pump
Water trickling in
through the stern
gland.
Oil in the drain

inspection tank.
remove all fuel oil

pressure from the
system by
securing the
service pump
cut out the steam

before securing
the oil flow
6. Cracked cylinder liner of a 2stroke engine is indicated

by___________.
7. If the fire ignites in the engine
room as a result of a high
pressure fuel oil leak, you should
first ______.
8. You would not see a flow through
the sight glass of the lube oil
gravity tank overflow line when the
__________.
9. What is the proper way of storing
an oxygen and acetylene
cylinders?
10. Dark exhaust gas from the engine
is caused by ______.
11. To ensure that a bearing is
receiving the proper oil supply,
you should check the
_______________.
black smoke
low compression
pressure
secure the
ventilation
find a soda acid

extinguisher
hunting of jacket
cooling water
pressure
secure the
generator
main engines are

secured and the
turning gear is
engaged
Upright with the
cylinder caps off
main engines are

turning at normal
sea speed
the lube oil service main engines are

pumps are
stationary at a
secured
stop bell
Upright with the

cylinder caps
screwed on
engine overload
Horizontal with the Horizontal with the D

cylinder caps off
cylinder caps
screwed on
engine running too water in a cylinder B
cold
too much
lubricating oil in one
or more cylinder
lube oil return flow sight flow glass in
valve
the bearing oil
supply line
COMPETENCE # 1 MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH
bull's eye in the

gravity tank
overflow
excessive loss of
lubricating oil
shut off the fuel

supply
lube oil
B
temperature at the
cooler outlet
12. Which of the following is the most

critical information that the officer
in an engineering watch be
relayed during taking over a
watch?
The next engineer

on watch
13. Which steam plant watch

operating condition will require
priority attention over the other
conditions listed?
14. An engine fails to start even if all
temperatures and pressures are
normal because______.
15. An auxiliary diesel generator
continues to run after you try to
shut down. Your next course of
action should be to _________.
16. In relieving watch, the outgoing
duty engineer should
________________.
High level lube oil

storage tank
17. In testing the boiler water for

chloride content will indicate the
amount of ____.
total alkalinity in the phosphates

water
present in the
water
The condition and

state of readiness
of portable fireextinguishing
equipment and
fixed fireextinguishing
installations and
fire-detection
systems
Deareating tank
pressure 2 psig
above normal
Any special
requirements
relating to sanitary
system disposals
The procedures
for notifying the
appropriate
authority of
environmental
pollution resulting
from engineering
activities
Low water level

main boiler
High level main

condenser
turbocharger is dirty lube oil pressure is fuel is

low
contaminated with
water
decrease control air block the flow of
engage the
pressure
air supply to the
jacking gear
engine
stop the main
engine before
relieving time
leave the engine

room immediately
drain-out water
from the fuel oil
tanks
fuel oil injector in

C
one cylinder is
leaking
secure the lube oil B
pump
check that the

D
reliever is capable
to carry out watch
keeping duties
methyl orange that dissolved salts
D
should be added
from sea
contamination
18. Under what condition may the

master suspend the schedule of
hours of rest and require a
seafarer to perform any hours of
work necessary?
19. The watch engineer finds the
refrigeration compressor has
blown the shaft seal. In this
situation, he should __________.
Drills
Emergency Cases Cargo loading
Machinery
Maintenance
pump the system

down and isolate
the leak
close the suction

valve, secure the
compressor, and
then replace the
shaft seal
secure the
compressor at
once and close
the suction and
discharge valves
20. Below are some of the causes of

high exhaust gas temperature
except __________.
21. Before the turning gear is
engaged, precaution should be
taken to________________.
injection of fuel is
too late
leaky fuel oil

nozzle for injector
transfer M/E control

to emergency
control console of
the engine
plunger and barrel
close the inlet and stop the fuel oil

outlet valves of
service pump
cooling water
excessive carbon
deposit on the
exhaust valve
shut off the
starting air supply
and open the
indicator cocks
oil spill valve
easily cool the

engine
cause overheating cause scaling
22. Fuel oil enters the main engine

cylinder through
______________.
23. Not properly vented main engine
jacket cooling water can
__________.
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starting valve
tighten the shaft

seal packing to
reduce leakage,
slow the
compressor, and
operate the
expansion valves
by hand until
repairs can be
made
poor quality of fuel
oil
fuel oil injector
lower main engine B

power
24. Which of the following is an

example of head hazard? I.
Impact from falling, II. Flying
Object, III. Hair entanglement
25. If the engineer on watch is
doubtful of the accuracy of water
level in the boiler gauge glass, he
should ____.
26. When the engine is running, a
leaking air starting valve is
indicated by_____.
27. The hours of rest may be divided
into no more than two periods,
one of which shall be at least how
many hours?
28. All persons who are assigned duty
as officer in charge of a watch or
as a rating forming part of a watch
and those whose duties involve
designated safety, prevention of
pollution, and security duties shall
be provided with a rest period of
not less than ________________.
29. Which of the conditions listed
would cause the stern tube lube
oil header tank level to decrease?
I and III
II and III
I, II, and III
I and II
speed up the main

feed pump
open the auxiliary

feed line
start the stand by

feed pump
blow down the

gauge glass
hot pipe connected a hissing sound

to the starting valve from the indicator
cock
6 hours
2 hours
. knocking sound low power develop A
3 hours
4 hours
77 hours in a 7 day
period
55 hours in a 7
day period
70 hours in a 7
day period
An increase in the
stern bearing
operating
temperature.
50 hours in a 7
day period
A worn or damaged An increase in sea The entry of sea

stern tube seal.
water
water into the
temperature.
system.
30. Prior to taking over the

engineering watch, which of
following responsibilities shall an
officer of an engineering watch
rely to the incoming watch?
31. How many weeks shall an
expection of 70 hours in a week
be granted by the administration?
32. All portable electric tools should
have a ground connection to
prevent _________.
33. Prior to engaging the turning gear,
precautions should be taken
to________________.
34. When there is sufficient reason
that the relieving officer is not
capable of watch keeping duties,
the outgoing in charge of the
engineering watch should
________________.
35. Before using a boiler compressed
air soot blower system, you
should __________.
36. An engine with high exhaust
temperature but low compression
is due to_____________ .
Type and quantity

of cargo
Master's standing
order
C/E standing
orders of the day
Next port of call
2 weeks
1 week
3 weeks
4 week
grounding the
plastic case
through a short
transfer M/E control
to emergency
control console of
the engine
stop the main
engine immediately
electric shock if
the tool is shorted
reduce the boiler

pressure
lower the water

level
too much fuel oil
broken piston
burning out the

motor from an
overload
close the inlet and stop the fuel oil
outlet valves of
service pump
cooling water
all of these
overloading the
B
motor from a short
shut off the

starting air supply
and open the
indicator cocks
None of the stated notify the chief
options
engineer officer
decrease the
forced draft fan
speed
leaking valve
drain the soot

blower pneumatic
operating lines
insufficient air
37. When maneuvering, you discover

heavy smoke coming from the
turbocharger casing. What action
should you take first?.
38. When the machinery spaces are
in the periodic unmanned
condition, the designated duty
officer of the engineering watch
shall be ________________.
39. Cylinder oil is used for
_________.
40. As a duty engineer you should
know that some auxiliaries are not
designed to handle steam at boiler
pressure. Which of the following
devices is usually fitted in the
branch line to deliver steam at the
correct pressure?
41. As an engineer which action
should you normally take during
each watch when the auxiliary
boiler is operating?
42. The flash point of a residual fuel
oil should be used to determine
the highest temperature to which
the oil may be heated
__________.
Check the cooling

water temperature
Notify the bridge

and ask to shut
the engine down
Check the air filter Check for an

for dirt
exhaust leak
None of the stated

options
in a ship
compartment that
has an alarm
at the poop deck

and wait for the
call of the able
seaman
all of these
2-stroke engine
4-stroke engine
gasoline engine
A constant quantity
regulating valve
4-stroke and 2
stroke engine
A steam pressure
reducing valve
An orifice
A nozzle valve
Inspect and clean

burner oil solenoid
valve
Observe general
performance of
the boiler
Clean all duplex

oil strainers
. Lift the safety

valve by hand
for centrifuging
in the recirculating in a storage tank

line
for atomizing
43. While inspecting the steering gear

at sea, you should check for
__________.
44. What is the minimum number of
hours of rest in a 24 hour period?
45. Under what condition shall the
officer in charge of the
engineering watch shall ensure
that permanent air or steam
pressure is available for sound
signals?
46. What condition shall the chief
engineer officer consult with the
master whether or not to maintain
the same engineering watch as
when under way?
47. Before the seas get rough, it is a
good safety practice to
_________.
48. What is the limit that each
Administration shall establish for
the purpose of preventing alcohol
abuse for masters, officers and
other seafarers while performing
designated safety, security and
marine environmental duties?
49. What is the most important
parameter to check right after any
diesel engine is started?
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any leaks in the

system
10 hours
accuracy of the
rudder angle
indicator
12 hours
Normal Sea
Operations
Restricted visibility Coastal and

congested waters
Ship at anchor
sheltered
anchorage
Cold lay up
Hot lay up
Unsheltered
anchorage
Increase lighting
Shutdown
auxiliary
equipment
0.01% blood
alcohol level
(BAC)
secure loose
gears
move quickly
about the ship
0.03% blood
alcohol level
(BAC)
0.07% blood
alcohol level
(BAC)
lube oil pressure
crankcase
pressure
salt water
pressure
0.05% blood
alcohol level (BAC)
exhaust
temperature
movement of the
trick wheel
air bubbles in the

sight glass
14 hours
16 hours
50. Before using the steam soot

blowers of boiler at sea, you
should __________.
51. If two compressors must be
operated in parallel in order to
maintain the box temperatures, a
careful watch should be kept on
the __________.
52. Safety is dependent on
orderliness and cleanliness that
may be kept by __________.
increase the firing

rate
53. The effect of too much heating in

the fuel oil of main engine is
___________.
54. Too high exhaust gas temperature
in all cylinders is cause by the
following except________.
55. The watch engineer has been
unable to transfer the fuel oil to
the settling tank while underway.
As the tank level is becoming
dangerously low, the engineer
should now __________.
56. An indication of excessive soot
accumulation on boiler water
tubes and economizer surfaces is
due to____.
high corrosion
attack
decrease the firing raise the water

rate
level
expansion valves of oil levels in both

both evaporator
compressor
coils
crankcases
storing all items in

their proper place
overload engine
utilize a portable
rubber impeller
transfer pump
lower feed water

flow
discharge
pressure gauges
of both
compressors
lower the water

level
suction pressure
gauges of both
compressors
storing all items in tagging all items

a common storage according to their
area
age and then
storing them
together
sublimation
stuck plunger and
barrel
disposing of worn A
out items
high exhaust gas

temperature
charged air
charged air
pressure is too low temperature is too
high
temporary stop the repeat all the
main
steps he has
enginepropulsion taken
boiler
stuck-up fuel
injection pump
call out other

engineers for
assistance
high feed water

temperature
low stack
temperature
high stack
temperature
57. A good housekeeping on a vessel eliminating potential allowing better

prevents fires by _________.
fuel sources
access in an
emergency
58. Which condition could cause the
Decreased feed
Pump recirculating
feed pump of an auxiliary boiler to water temperature line being open to
lose suction?
much
59. The expansion tank for the jacket maintain constant
allow easy release
cooling water which is a closed
head in a system
of air
cooling type is used to
___________.
60. You are standing watch in the
fuel oil back
air volume
engine room of a steam vessel.
pressure
regulators
Adjustments to the boiler
combustion control system, to
bring about near perfect
combustion, should be made by
adjusting the __________.
61. Which steam plant operating
High level of lube
High water level in
condition requires priority attention oil in the
the deareating
over the other situations listed?
refrigeration
feedwater heater
compressor
62. As a watchstander you should
An orifice
A steam pressure
know that some auxiliaries are not
reducing valve
designed to handle steam at boiler
pressure. Which of the following
devices is usually fitted in the
branch line to deliver steam at the
correct pressure?
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eliminating trip
hazards
improving
personnel
qualifications
Excessive feed
Increased suction
water temperature head pressure
prevent water
leakage
reduce air
contamination
fuel/air ratio knob
forced draft fan

damper positions
Low level effluent

in chlorination
section of sewage
tank
A nozzle valve
High water level in B

the fuel oil sludge
tank
A constant
B
quantity regulating
valve
63. Despite troubleshooting the

system, the watch engineer has
been unable to transfer fuel to the
settler while underway. As the
settler level is becoming
dangerously low, the engineer
should now __________.
64. While on watch aboard a 900 psi
steam vessel, you suddenly hear
a loud, piercing, high-pitched
noise. Which of the following
actions should you take?
65. As soon as a diesel engine has

started, which of the listed engine
operating parameters should be
checked FIRST?
66. All ships with periodically
unattended machinery plants
shall, in addition to the general
alarm required by Coast Guard
Regulations (46 CFR), be
provided with a/an __________.
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repeat all the steps

he has taken
call out other

engineers for
assistance
utilize a portable
rubber impeller
transfer pump
secure each
propulsion boiler
Vacate everyone
from the engine
room immediately,
as this is the
preliminary signal
that the steam
smothering system
is about to be
released.
Exhaust
temperatures
Rapidly move
towards the
direction of the
noise to
investigate the
probable source.
Cautiously move
towards the
source of the
noise, sweeping
the beam of your
flash light ahead
of you.
Raw water
pressure
Lube oil pressure
Move away from

the noise to find a
broom, then
cautiously
advance,
sweeping the
handle ahead of
you to locate the
source.
Air box pressure
engineer's
assistance-needed
alarm
accommodation
space
communication
system
personnel alarm
All of the options
67. No lube oil appearing in the sight

glass (bull's eye) of a gravity type
system is a positive indication of
__________.
68. In the execution of a standard
UMS-check, the engineer on duty
is experiencing a "low water level"
ALARM in a cooling water
expansion tank. What will be the
appropriate action?
operating condition requires
conditions listed?
70. In which of the following lube oil
lines should you expect to find an
illuminated sight glass (bull'seye)?
71. Upon taking over the watch while
vessel is operating at sea speed
you find the D.C. heater level to
be dropping slowly. Which
components should be checked
immediately?
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no oil flowing to the no oil is

bearings
overflowing the
gravity tank
failure of all lube

oil pumps
the gravity tanks

being empty
To refill the tank

and the entire
system is checked
for leakages
The alarm should

be blocked and
the engine room is
changed to
manual mode
None of the stated A

options
High level main

condenser
High lube oil

storage tank level
The set point for

the level alarm in
the tank is
temporarily
readjusted for later
action
Low sewage tank
chlorination
section level
Lube oil pump

suction
Lube oil pump

discharge
Gravity tank
discharge
Gravity tank
overflow
Auxiliary condenser
recirculation valve.
Failure to properly
set may prevent
proper flow through
the condensate
line.
Makeup feed
valve. Improper
operation may
prohibit the
necessary addition
of distilled water to
the system.
D.C. heater spill

valve. If this
valve, or its
bypass is opened,
large amounts of
water may be
directed to the
distilled water
tank.
All of the options

are correct and
together provide
the necessary
means to control
the water levels
throughout the
condensate and
feedwater
systems.
Vapor issuing from A

deaerating heater
vent
72. While standing watch in the

engine room of a steam vessel
while at normal sea speed, you
notice that the condensate
temperature outlet of the air
ejector condenser is fluctuating by
approximately 12F. You should
therefore ________.
73. While a vessel is underway the
low pressure turbine high-speed
pinion is damaged. The pinion is
then removed from the gear train.
Under these circumstances, the
main unit is capable of which
speed and direction?
74. If the main engine is running
steady. The normal auto slow
down temperature for scavenge
air boxes "FIRE ALARM" is
___________.
75. If the engineer on watch has
reason to doubt the accuracy of
the water level showing in the
boiler gage glass, he should
FIRST __________.
76. While inspecting the steering
system at sea, you should check
for __________.
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call the Chief

Engineer
immediately
only need to log

the temperature
and inform the
watch engineer
who will relieve
you
only need to add

make-up feed to
the system
first determine
D
whether the main
condenser level is
normal and steady
Reduced speed
ahead only
Reduced speed
astern only
Reduced speed
ahead and full
speed astern
Reduced speed
astern and full
speed ahead
120 degrees
Celsius
130 degrees
Celsius
50 degrees
Celsius

options
open the auxiliary

feed line
blowdown the
gage glass
replace the gage

glass
start the standby

feed pump
air bubbles in the

sight glass
any leaks in the

system
overtravel in the
rudder angle
indicator
lost motion in the

rams
77. While on watch at sea, you have

noticed that the main lube oil
pump suction vacuum has been
increasing. To correct this you
should __________.
slightly open drain

lines on each of the
duplex suction
strainers to
decrease vacuum
differential
78. To assure that a bearing is

receiving the proper oil supply,
you should check the
_______________.
79. Prior to relieving the watch you
should first check the fireroom
status by verifying the boiler
steam drum level and _________.
80. During main engine is running
steady. The normal auto slow
down temperature for "M..E.
THRUST BEARING SEGMENT"
is ________________.
81. What should be done when
foreign matter is found in a lube oil
strainer?
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back flush each of

the duplex strainer
baskets through
the recirculating
line
rotate the knife

C
edge cleaning
device handle one
complete turn
bull's eye in the

gravity tank
overflow
stop the main

engine prior to
removing suction
strainer covers, if
changing over to
the standby
strainer did not
correct the
condition
lube oil
sight flow glass in
temperature at the the bearing oil
cooler outlet
supply line
inspecting the fires

and burners
preparing to blow
tubes
stack temperature
port and starboard A

settling tank levels
60 degrees
Celsius

options
75 degrees Celsius 95 degrees

Celsius
Immediately stop
the main engine
and inspect all
strainers.
Examine the
Periodically open
foreign matter and the drain valve to
determine its
the sludge tank.
source.
lube oil return flow C

valve
All of the options
82. A steam vessel is operating at sea

and despite troubleshooting the
system by all the vessel's
engineers, the transfer of fuel to
the settler has not been possible
and the settler will be emptied in a
few minutes. As the watch
engineer, your "NEXT" step s
83. If you hear a 'crackling' noise
while standing watch in the engine
room coming from a centrifical
pump within a general service
system, the most probable cause
of the problem would be
__________.
84. At the start of your 4-hour watch,
the reading of the revolution
counter of the main engine is 996,
430. At the end of you watch the
reading is 026, 430. What is the
average rpm. If the time will be
advanced 20 minutes, during the
watch, What will be the
85. What steps should be taken if
excessive steaming and vigorous
bubbling occurs in the first section
of the drain inspection tank?
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activate the
"engineer needs
assistance" alarm
line up the diesel

cold start system
warm up the
emergency
generator
repeat all the

steps that have
been taken to
determine the
cause of the
problem
insufficient speed
cavitation
excess discharge
pressure
excessive net
positive suction
head
RPM=136.36 ; 30,
000 rev.
RPM= 135.2 ;
25,000 rev.
RPM= 138.23 ;
35,012 rev.
RPM= 140.231 ;
40,000 rev.
Secure the fuel oil

heater currently in
use.
Locate and open

any unnecessarily
closed steam trap
bypass valves.
Systematically
locate and isolate
any faulty traps in
the contaminated
steam system
piping.
All of the options

are correct and
should be
performed in the
order as shown.

vapor pockets
engine room of your vessel.
Reduced capacity, accompanied
by vibration and noise at the
suction of a centrifugal pump,
results from cavitation in the fluid
being pumped. Cavitation
describes the formation of
__________.
87. During maneuvering operations
Flywheel inertia
for a direct reversing large, lowspeed, main propulsion diesel
engine, which of the following
actions is used to stop the shaft
from turning prior to changing the
engine rotation for a vessel with
moderate headway?
noise and vibration
engine room on your vessel. The
usual symptoms of cavitation in a
centrifugal pump are __________.
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water hammer
action
fluid friction
steam knock
Admission of
reversing start air
The way of the

vessel
Securing cylinder
lubricators
an increase in
discharge
pressure
an increase in
suction pressure
lifting of the relief

valve
89. The watch engineer finds the

cargo refrigeration compressor
has blown the shaft seal. In this
situation, he should __________.
secure the
pump the system
compressor at once down and isolate
and close the
the leak
suction and
discharge valves
close the suction

valve, secure the
compressor, and
then replace the
shaft seal
90. When relieving the watch in the

fireroom, you should first check
the fuel pressure to the boiler and
_________.
91. You would not see a flow through
the bull's-eye of the lube oil gravity
tank overflow line when the
__________.
92. While on watch, you notice that a
significant amount of water is
flowing out of the packing box
from a centrifugal salt water pump
which had been recently
overhauled. You tighten the
packing gland evenly by nearly a
half inch, yet the amount of water
out
port and starboard

empty all oil drip

pans
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main engines are

stationary at a stop
bell
economizer outlet
temperature
main engines are

secured and the
turning gear is
engaged
make no further
take up evenly on
adjustments and
the packing gland
continue to make a nuts another 2 or
round of the engine 3 full turns
room
tighten the shaft

seal packing to
reduce leakage,
slow the
compressor, and
operate the
expansion valves
by hand until
repairs can be
made
boiler water level
the lube oil gravity main engines are

tanks are being
turning at normal
drained
sea speed
back off on the

nuts by the same
amount to prevent
scoring of the
shaft sleeve and
notify the next
watch of the
condition
shut off the

C
sealing line valves
to diminish the
outflow of water
from the packing
box

status by verifying the fuel oil
pressure to the boilers and
_____________.
94. When the flame scanner senses
flame failure during boiler
operation, which of the listed
events will occur FIRST?
95. Which of the following repairs
should be made to a badly warped
boiler tube?
boiler steam
pressure
make up feed tank prepare to blow

level
tubes

settling tanks
The fuel oil service

pump is stopped.
The automatic
purge cycle
commences.
The fuel oil

solenoid valve is
de-energized.
The 'trial for

ignition' period
commences.
Heat the tube and

use a soft mallet to
straighten it.
Use a hydraulic
jack to cold bend
the tube.
Assure that the

warped tube does
not touch adjacent
tubes and then
reroll it in the
header.
Secure the lube oil
purifier and its
associated heater.
Replace the tube

with a spare, if
available, or plug
it.
All of the options
Momentarily close
the valve in the
loop seal line, then
reopen slowly.
Increase the
condensate flow
through the air
ejector.
High stack
temperature.
All of the options
96. What steps should be taken if

Change over to the
large quantities of fuel oil are
standby fuel oil
found in the drain inspection tank? heater.
engine room, which of the
following actions should be taken
to reestablish a 'blown' air ejector
loop seal?
98. While standing watch at sea and
steaming full ahead, reducing the
boiler forced draft pressure would
also have a tendency to correct
which descrepancy?
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Decrease the
steam pressure to
the air ejector
nozzels.
High superheat
temperature.
Open steam trap

bypass of the fuel
oil heater that is
on line.
Shut off the steam
to the second
stage air ejector
momentarily then
open it again.
White smoke from
the stack.
99. When maneuvering, you discover

heavy smoke coming from the
turbocharger casing. You should
________________.
100. The appropriate precaution should
be taken when an engineer on
duty enters a UMS-mode
operated engine room due to an
ALARM is to ________________.
101. The underway on watch in the
fireroom, the bridge reports white
smoke coming from the stack.
This would indicates __________.
operating condition will require a
situations listed?
103. Prior to relieving the watch at sea,
you notice black smoke coming
from the stack. What would this
indicate?
104. If one fuel oil strainer of a duplex
unit becomes clogged while the
vessel is steaming at sea, the
FIRST action is to __________.
the boiler water level and then
____________.
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check the air filter

for dirt
check for an
exhaust leak
check the cooling notify the bridge

water temperature and ask to shut
the engine down
Switch on the dead Leave the UMS

man arm upon
selector switch to
entering the control UMS mode
room
all of these

options
high fuel oil

viscosiity
excessive excess
air
low fuel oil

temperature
insufficient steam
atomization
pressure
Low oil level in the

steering gear
sumps
Low bilge water

A
levels throughout
entire engineroom
Insufficient excess
air
High lube oil level Low level effluent

in all storage tanks in chlorination
section of sewage
tank
Dirty burner
Soot blowers need
to be operated
All of the options
clean the dirty

strainer as quickly
as possible
change the oil flow stop the fuel oil

over to the clean
service pump
side
open the strainer

bypass valve
check the fuel

pressure to the
burners
empty all oil drip

pans
check port and

starboard settling
tank levels
prepare to blow
tubes
106. When standing watch at sea,

steaming full ahead, adding makeup feedwater would also have a
tendency to change which of the
following parameters?
107. When on watch in the engine
room, a main turbine bearing high
temperature alarm is indicated
and remotely displayed as 62.78
degree centigrade you should
_________.
108. If you noted a large difference in
the pressures indicated by a
duplex pressure gage to the fuel
oil system strainer, you should
__________.
109. If the engineer on watch has
reason to doubt the accuracy of
the water level shown in the boiler
gage glass, he should
__________.
the boiler steam pressure and
___________.
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Decrease DC
heater pressure.
Increase DC
heater level.
Increase
condensate
depression.
assume, but verify

that the circuit has
malfunctioned
notify the bridge

that you will be
slowing down the
main turbine
change over to the increase the

standby main lube speed of the
oil supply pump
operating main
lube oil supply
pump
increase the fuel

pump discharge
pressure
reduce the firing

rate of the boilers
shift to a clean fuel secure the fuel oil

oil strainer
service pump
speed up the main

feed pump
open the auxiliary

feed line
blowdown the
gage glass
start the standby

feed pump
boiler water level
prepare to blow
tubes
stack temperature

settling tanks
All of the options
111. Should one boiler on a two boiler

vessel suffer serious tube
damage, the Officer-in-Charge,
Marine Inspection may issue a
permit (Form CG-948) to proceed
to another port for repair
__________.
situations listed?
113. Which of the following conditions
is the engineer's FIRST warning
that the main lube oil pump has
stopped?
114. During an inport watch onboard a
tank vessel while cargo operations
are in progress, with the jacking
gear engaged and running, you
notice a 200 gallon drop in the
reduction gear lube oil sump
level. Which components or
conditions should be checked
imme
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only if the vessel's

Certificate of
Inspection is valid
and has not expired
as long as no
cargo or
passengers are
being carried
Low level of lube oil High level of lube

in cleansing tank
oil in storage tank
only upon written

application of the
master, owner, or
agent of the
vessel
Low level effluent

in chlorination
section of sewage
tank
Gravity tank low
Lack of oil in the
High main engine
level alarm will
overflow bull's-eye bearing
sound.
is observed.
temperatures will
be noted.
Inspect proper line- Confirm with deck Verify the correct
up of lube oil
officer that there
line-up of the lube
service pumps.
was a change in
oil transfer tank
vessel trim.
gravity overflow
line.
All of the options
High water level in D

main propulsion
boiler
Low main sump
level alarm will
sound.
All of the options

are correct.
115. While on watch at sea with only

one ship's service turbogenerator
on line, the entire plant suddenly
blacks out without warning. After
restoring power, which of the
following faults would most likely
have attributed to this casualty?

the ___________.
117. When securing a fuel oil heater
The turbogenerator
throttle valve
position "micro
switch" vibrated
open, allowing the
main breaker to trip
open according to
its protection
circuitry.
boiler water drum
level
Someone pushed
the trip button to
the 'shore power'
breaker.
The main air

The standby
compresser
generator started
suddenly stopped. automatically and
became
motorized.
boiler steam drum

temperature
fuel pressure to
the burners
port and starboard C

open the fuel oil

temperature
regulator bypass,
widely
cut out the steam

before securing
the oil flow
stop the oil flow

and then cut out
the steam
the use of long

head pipes
clean all duplex oil

strainers
increasing the
frequency of gas
vibration
observe general
boiler performance
remove all fuel oil

pressure from the
system by
securing the
service pump
the use of zinc
electrodes
lift the safety

valves by hand
inspect and clean B

burner oil solenoid
valve
Low superheat
temperature.
High stack
temperature.
High atomizing
steam pressure.
High DC heater
level.
118. Diesel engine mufflers accomplish reducing exhaust

noise reduction by __________.
gas velocity
119. As an operating engineer, which
action should you normally take
during each watch when he
auxiliary boiler is operating?
steaming full ahead, reducing the
boiler forced draft pressure would
also have a tendency to correct
which descrepancy?
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121. If two compressors must be

operated in parallel in order to
maintain the box temperatures, a
careful watch should be kept on
the __________.
engine room, irregular feeding or
surging of the feedwater supply to
a flash evaporator may be
attributed to __________.
123. Upon acknowledging an alarm bell
in the stop position during
maneuvering, you've noticed a lot
of steam coming-out in the gland
exhaust condenser vent and a low
level alarm occured in the main
condenser hotwell. For this
condition you should __________
124. While standing watch underway, if
the brine level of a low pressure
distilling plant is above the sight
glass, which action should be
taken?
discharge pressure
gauges of both
compressors
suction pressure
gauges of both
compressors
erratic water flow

through the air
eductor
a clogged vent line excessive

from the air
pressure in the
eductor condenser seawater feed
heater
decrease gland
sealing steam
pressure
speed up the
condensate pump
manually
increase steam
C
recirculate
pressure to the air
condensate and
ejectors
add some makeup
feed
Do nothing as this
is the normal
operating level.
Reduce the feed

rate and check the
brine eductor
system.
The brine overflow

weir should be
raised to allow
greater outflow.
125. While making your rounds, you

notice the main lube oil
temperature to be higher than
normal. To remedy this situation,
speed up the main

lube oil pump
open the lube oil

cooler seawater
inlet valve wider
throttle in on the
lube oil cooler
seawater
discharge valve
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expansion valves oil levels in both

of both evaporator compressor
coils
crankcases
a dirty strainer in
the saltwater feed
pump suction line
The brine section

should be drained
down a minimum
of 6 inches below
the seawater
heater bundle.
increase the
opening of the
lube oil cooler
seawater
discharge valve
126. While underway at sea, one of

three available centrifugal salt
water service pumps is in
operation with a sea water
temperature of 10 deg C. The
operating temperature of all the
systems supplied by this pump
appear to be high. Your next
proper course of
127. When the steering gear is in
operation, you should
__________.
start a second
pump and operate
it in parallel
start a second
pump and verify a
higher discharge
pressure after
securing the first
pump
check hydraulic oil

levels every hour
128. While underway at sea, a

mechanical malfunction in one of
the ship's service generators
operating in parallel, requires that
you must secure that generator.
In order to prevent a possible
overload to the remaining
generator, which of the following
sequen
Trip the
malfunctioning
generator's circuit
breaker and prime
mover throttle trip.
check the rams for check for

drain water from
C
overheating
excessive oil
telemotor
leakage from rams cylinders each
watch
Trip all nonvital
Trip the
Trip all nonvital
B
distribution feeder malfunctioning
distribution feeder
circuit breakers,
generator's circuit circuit breakers,
decrease the load breaker and
the malfunctioning
on that generator distribution feeder prime mover
by using the
circuit breakers.
turbine throttle trip,
governor, trip the
and the generator
malfunctioning
circuit breaker.
generator's circuit
breaker, and trip
the prime mover
throttle.
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start the second

pump, open the
casing vent valve
of the first pump,
then secure the
first pump
start the second

pump, secure the
first pump and do
nothing else with
the salt water
service system
129. While standing watch underway at

sea, you notice that the brine level
in the second effect of a double
effect soloshell evaporator is
nearly out the top of the sight
glass. Which action should be
taken initially?
130. While standing watch underway in
the engineroom, failure of the
normal power supply will cause
the emergency generator to
provide power through
__________.
status by verifying the boiler water
level and __________.
132. While underway on watch in the
engine room of a steam vessel,
the proper valve positions for
controlling feedwater to the boiler
using the auxiliary feed system
should be __________.
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The feed rate

should be
increased to the
first effect.
The feed rate

should be reduced
and the brine
discharge valve
opened slightly.
the main bus tie

feeder
steam atomization
pressure to the
mechanical
atomizers
the auxiliary check
valve fully open and
the stop valve used
to regulate the
amount of flow
The brine overflow

weir should be
raised to allow
greater outflow.
The brine section

should be drained
down a minimum
of 6 inches below
the seawater
heater bundle.
its output breaker line connection

and automatic bus feeder
transfer device
power failure
alarm bus
fuel pressure to
the burners
fuel oil viscosity
water drum level
the stop valve fully

open and the
auxiliary check
valve used to
regulate the
amount of flow
the stop and

check valves fully
open and the feed
pump speed used
to regulate the
amount of flow
the check valve

fully open and the
stop valve
regulated by the
feedwater
regulator
133. Upon taking over the watch, while

the vessel is at sea speed, you
find the following conditions to
exist. Which condition should be
attended to first and why should
this step be taken?
134. While standing watch at sea, a

main engine bearing high
temperature alarm has just been
indicated on the control panel.
Your next action should be to
_________.
engine room you hear a 'crackling'
sound coming from within a
general service system centrifugal
pump. The most probable cause
for this occurrence would be due
to an abnormal condition at the
__________.
engine room of a steam vessel.
You should blow down a gauge
glass periodically in order to
__________.
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Excessive
recirculation of
condensate.
Failure to properly
adjust may cause
an increase in
condenser level
leading to a
decrease in
condenser vacuum.
immediately notify
the bridge
Salted up
evaporator
dumping to bilge.
Must immediately
be restarted to
prevent insufficient
quantities of
distilled and
potable water.
shaft sleeves
discharge volutes
wearing rings
pump suction
remove any
sediment that has
accumulated
maintain the
proper water level
in the steam drum
provide water
samples for the
second assistant
test the feedwater

stop-check valve
High level in fuel

oil sludge tank.
Necessary to
pump contents to
settler to prevent
overflow of tank
into the bilges.
decrease the main increase the

engine speed to
speed of the lube
idle
oil supply pump
Leaking air line to A

auxiliary exhaust
live steam makeup
valve actuator.
Repair or place in
bypass control to
insure proper
pressures in the
auxiliary exhaust
steam system.
verify the main
B
engine lube oil
coolers are
functioning
properly
137. On watch aboard ship, which of

Leaks developed in Restriction in the
the following conditions will
the suction piping. suction line.
prevent a general service
shipboard pump from achieving its
maximum suction lift?
138. Which of the conditions will occur
FIRST if the steam flow to the
main engine, when at full power,
is suddenly stopped?
Drum safety valve

will open.
139. Before using the steam soot

blowers to blow tubes at sea, you
should __________.
140. While on watch in the engine
room and steaming at a steady
rate, the water level begins to
decrease and suddenly drops out
of sight in the boiler gauge glass.
Your FIRST corrective action
should be to __________.
141. An auxiliary diesel generator
continues to run after you try to
shut down. Your next course of
action should be to _________.
raise the water

level
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secure the fires
Dual element
automatic
feedwater
regulator will
compensate for
boiler water swell.
lower the water
level
slow down the
engines
block the flow of air engage the

supply to the
jacking gear
engine
Gases or vapors
released in the
liquid as a result of
greater than
normal pressure
drops.
Superheater
safety valve will
open.
All of the options
increase the firing

rate
decrease the firing A

rate
blowdown the
boiler gage glass
open the
feedwater
regulator bypass
secure the lube oil decrease control

pump
air pressure
Combustion
C
control system will
automatically
secure all of the
burners.

engine room of a steam vessel. If
the entire pneumatic control to a
multi-element feedwater regulator
fails, the feedwater valve can be
controlled by a __________.
143. Which of the following actions
should be taken FIRST when
water is found in the fuel oil
settling tank?
constant pump
pressure regulator
remote manual
control regulator
single-element
feedwater
regulator
local manual hand D

control
Shift pump suction

to an alternate
settling tank.
Shift to alternate
or standby fuel oil
service pump.
Sound the settling

tank with water
indicating paste.
144. If a tube failure results from low

water level and you cannot
maintain water in sight in the gage
glass, you should __________.
145. The underway on watch in the
fireroom, the bridge reports black
smoke coming from the stack.
This would indicates __________.
146. If you hear a 'crackling' sound
while standing watch in the engine
room coming from a centrifical
pump casing within a general
service system, the most probable
cause of the noise would be
__________.
immediately secure increase the feed

the forced draft
pump speed to
fans
maximum
immediately
secure the fuel oil
supply to the
burners
excessive air-fuel
turbulence
Determine the
extent of water
contamination by
reading the
pneumercators.
blowdown the
gage glass to
verify a low water
condition
All of the options
reversed pump
rotation
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fuel oil temperature excessive steam

too low
atomization
pressure
insufficient packing
an oversized
lantern ring
excessive suction
lift
147. The flash point of a residual fuel

oil should be used to determine
the highest temperature to which
the oil may be heated
__________.
148. While making a round of the
engine room, the oil in all of the
main engine bearing sight glasses
appears to be milky. The
probable cause is the
__________.
149. In relieving time, the outgoing in
charge of the engineering watch
should ________________.
for atomizing
for centrifuging
in a storage tank
in the recirculating C
line
cold running of the

bearing
collapse of the oil

wedge
air leakage into

the bearing
water
contamination of
the lube oil
Check that the

reliever is capable
to carry out watch
keeping duties
loss of vacuum at
the turbine
Stop the main

engine before
relieving time
Leave the engine

room immediately

options
increased turbine
exhaust
temperature
water knock in the excessive steam

turbine gland
leakage at the
steam header
turbine glands
Do nothing in
particular as this is
a common
occurrence aboard
this vessel.
It is only
necessary to
immediately open
the automatic
make-up feed
bypass valve.
150. While a vessel is underway, one

of the FIRST indications of the
failure of the gland leakoff exhaust
fan motor is __________.
151. While standing your engine room Immediately stop
watch at sea, you notice the D.C. the main engine.
heater level dropping rapidly as
indicated by the remote level
indicator. Which of the following
actions should be taken?
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Open the make-up D

feed valve bypass
and check the
condenser level
immediately.
152. Upon assuming in port watch of a

tank vessel while cargo operations
are in progress, with the main
engine and reduction gear
secured you notice a substantial
rise in the reduction gear lube oil
sump level. Which components or
conditions should be checked
153. While standing your engine room
watch at sea, you notice the D.C.
heater level is dropping below
normal as indicated by the remote
level indicator. The boiler drum
level is observed to be normal, as
is the main condensate pump
discharge pressure. Therefo
154. What precaution should be taken
when an engineer on duty is
inspecting a UMS-mode operated
engine room at NIGHT?
155. In order to maintain the
effectiveness of the lube oil
centrifuge to remove water, the
engineer in charge should
__________.
156. Which of the conditions listed
would cause the stern tube lube
oil head tank level to decrease?
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Inspect proper lineup of lube oil

service pump
bypass system.
Confirm with the

deck officer that
there has been a
change in the
vessel's trim.
Verify that there is All of the options

no rotation of the
are correct.
propulsion
equipment and the
gravity tank is
empty.
increase the boiler

firing rates
decrease the
boiler firing rates
reduce the
open the make-up D
feedwater level set feed bypass valve
point
Do not silence the

alarm so the other
engineer can hear
Switch on the
dead man upon
entering the
control room
take lube oil
samples each
week and place in
clear containers
for inspection
The entry of sea
water into the
system.
all of these
None of the stated B

options
maintain the lube

oil input
temperature at a
maximum of
110F
An increase in the
stern bearing
operating
temperature.
insure that the oil

input is always
twice the output
capacity
A worn or
damaged stern
tube seal.
have the centrifuge

cleaned only once
every 30 days
An increase in sea
water temperature.

status by verifying the boiler
water level and ___________.
engine room, if you suspect air
leaking into a flash type distilling
plant. The most probable cause(s)
of the air leak could occur through
__________.
159. After the main engine has reached
full sea speed, which of the
following conditions could cause
the water level in the boiler steam
drum to keep falling?
160. While making engine room rounds
at sea, you observe excessive
steam leaking from the forward
gland on the high pressure
turbine. This may indicate that the
__________.
161. Why must an operator pay
particular attention to an
auto/manual valve controller when
it is placed in manual mode?
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prepare to blow
tubes
economizer inlet
temperature
boiler steam
pressure
port and starboard C

settling tanks
gasketed joints
valve stems
gage glass
packing
all of the options
Open cutout valves Condensate

Feed pump
Feed pump
on the boiler gage
recirculating line is discharge
recirculating valve
glasses.
excessively open. pressure is set too is closed.
low.
turbine is operating
at low speed
gland seal leakoff

line is obstructed
main condenser
drains were left
vacuum is too high open
Manual valve
control is not as
stable as automatic
valve control.
Valve position will

no longer change
in response to
changes in system
parameters.
The position of the

valve can only be
determined locally
during manual
control.
The valve can only B

be operated
locally during
manual control.
162. During seven-day period, the

minimum standard rest of an
officer in charge of the
engineering watch must be
________________.
163. Prior to engaging the turning gear,
precautions should be taken
to________________.
164. While underway on watch, you

notice that you need to constantly
increase the coil pressure in the
high pressure contaminated
evaporator to maintain capacity.
Which of the following may be the
cause?
165. Engineering Control Centers for
minimally attended machinery
plants shall, in addition to the
general alarm required by Coast
Guard Regulations (46 CFR), be
provided with a/an __________.
166. While inspecting the steering gear
at sea, you should check for
__________.
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50 hours
60 hours
70 hours
None of the stated C

options
shut off the starting transfer M/E

air supply and open control to
the indicator cocks emergency control
console of the
engine
The brine density is The heating
improper.
transfer surfaces
are being layered
with scale.
close the inlet and None of the stated A

outlet valves for
options
cooling water
Impure distillate is
being produced.
Shell vapor
pressure is
constantly
decreasing.
satellite
remote vital
telecommunications system alarm
alarm
gyrocompass
system alarm
All of the options
any leaks in the

system
movement of the
trick wheel
position of the six- A

way valve
accuracy of the
rudder angle
indicator
167. While standing your engine room

watch at sea, you notice the D.C.
heater level is gradually dropping
as indicated by the remote level
indicator. Which of the following
actions should you take?
168. Which of the following actions
should normally be taken during
each watch when the auxiliary
boiler is in operation?
169. Immediately after any diesel
engine is started, the engineer
should check the_________.
170. The duties of a chief engineer
upon taking charge of the
department include __________.
Do nothing as this
is a common
marine plant
occurrence.
Immediately open
the automatic
make-up feed
bypass valve.
Clean the flame

scanner photocell
window.
Inspect and clean

all solenoid
valves.
crankcase pressure lube oil pressure
preparing a list of
engine department
personnel for the
Master's signature
171. Information from a data-logger
evaluate only the
can be helpful in determining the
latest logged data
long term probability of machinery as this is the best
failure if you __________.
indication of plant
status
172. While standing watch, what
Immediately
immediate action should you take increase cooling
if you are running at sea speed
water flow to lube
and notice a sudden and
oil cooler.
significant drop in lube oil
pressure to the main turbine?
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taking a complete
personal inventory
of all engine room
spare parts
evaluate a series
of readings to
obtain operating
trends
Check the
condensate level
in both the main
and auxiliary
condenser
hotwells.
Lift the safety
valves by hand.
Immediately stop
the main engine.
Inspect for oil or

water leaks.
salt water
pressure
exhaust
temperature
obtaining a valid
Certification of
Inspection from
the Coast Guard
secure the
machine under
relatively steady
state conditions
determining if any
vital engine room
equipment is
inoperative
monitor off limit
conditions only
when announced
by an audible and
visual signal
Slow the turbine to Stop the main
minimum speed
shaft using astern
and watch the
steam.
bearing
temperatures.
Shift strainers and C

gravity tanks.

sea in the engine room, there is a
complete loss of electrical power.
When power is restored, the
steering gear pump motor will
_________.
174. For a gravity type lube oil system,
a remote pressure sensing device
is installed at the point of highest
static head pressure on the main
unit to enable the watch engineer
to __________. I. be certain that
the bearings are being adequately
lubricated I
engine room, you notice a high
reading at a salinity cell located in
the loop seal between two stages
of a flash type evaporator. This
would indicate __________.
sea, you notice carryover in a
flash type distilling plant. This can
be a result of __________.
177. After starting the main lube oil
pump in a gravity-type lube oil
system, you should verify that the
gravity tanks are full by
__________.
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have to be
restarted from the
steering gear room
have to be reset
before restarting
restart
automatically
because it utilizes
an LVR controller
trip via the

overload relay
I only
II only
Both I and II
Neither I nor II
chill shocking is
necessary to
remove scale
leakage at the
second-stage
condenser
faulty operation of
the brine
overboard pump
carryover in the
first-stage
faulty operation of
a pressure drop
the brine overboard through the loop
pump
seal
low first stage

vacuum
low distillate
conductivity
looking at the
sounding the
overflow sight glass gravity tanks
sounding the lube

oil sump
observing the flow A

from the bearings

conditions listed?
179. While underway, which of the
following would be the FIRST step
in reversing a direct reversing
large, low-speed, main propulsion,
diesel engine?
180. Any abnormal condition or
emergency that occurs in the
engine room must be reported
immediately to the __________.
steaming full ahead, adding large
amounts of make-up feedwater
would also have a tendency to
change which of the following
parameters?
182. If a salinity alarm system indicates
2.5 grains per gallon at the main
condensate pump discharge, your
first action should be to
__________.
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High level main

condenser
High level lube oil

storage tank
Manually trip the

overspeed device.
Set the fuel rack to Disengage the

zero.
safety interlock.
Slide the camshaft B

to the neutral
position.
first assistant
engineer
fireman on watch
Chief engineer
engineer on watch D
Lower DC heater
temperature.
Decrease DC
heater level.
Increase air
ejector condenser
main condensate
outlet
temperature.
All of the options
blowdown the
boilers and add
make up water
chemically test the increase the

condensate for
hydrazine dosage
chloride content
in the condensate
line
open the main

condensate
recirculating valve
Low water level

main boiler
Deareating tank
pressure 2 psig
above normal

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ENGINE OPERATIONAL

2. When there is a fire in an electric

5. When securing a fuel oil heater,

open the strainer

Steam leaving the

stop the fuel oil

Oil in the drain

remove all fuel oil

cut out the steam

6. Cracked cylinder liner of a 2stroke engine is indicated

find a soda acid

main engines are

main engines are

the lube oil service main engines are

Upright with the

Horizontal with the Horizontal with the D

COMPETENCE # 1 MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH

bull's eye in the

shut off the fuel

12. Which of the following is the most

The next engineer

13. Which steam plant watch

High level lube oil

17. In testing the boiler water for

total alkalinity in the phosphates

The condition and

Low water level

High level main

turbocharger is dirty lube oil pressure is fuel is

COMPETENCE # 1 MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH

leave the engine

fuel oil injector in

check that the

18. Under what condition may the

Emergency Cases Cargo loading

pump the system

close the suction

20. Below are some of the causes of

leaky fuel oil

transfer M/E control

close the inlet and stop the fuel oil

easily cool the

cause overheating cause scaling

22. Fuel oil enters the main engine

COMPETENCE # 1 MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH

tighten the shaft

fuel oil injector

lower main engine B

24. Which of the following is an

I, II, and III

speed up the main

open the auxiliary

start the stand by

blow down the

hot pipe connected a hissing sound

. knocking sound low power develop A

A worn or damaged An increase in sea The entry of sea

COMPETENCE # 1 MAINTAIN A SAFE ENGINEERING WATCH

30. Prior to taking over the

Type and quantity

Next port of call

reduce the boiler

lower the water

too much fuel oil